James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime

The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.

Jul 21, 2020

James B. Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, shares his telematics experience and his vision of where we are headed with the technology. Uptime is a concern for every contractor and telematics can help address that concern. Telematics has come a long way and it continues to evolve.

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

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Newforma Launches Info Track to Streamline AECO Project Communication and Task Management

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Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

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New AI System Aims to Boost Jobsite Safety for Construction Crews

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Fame Rental Introduces Real-Time CRM Embedded in ERP Platform

Fame Rental unveils an embedded CRM built directly into its ERP platform, giving rental teams real-time access to customer data without relying on third-party integrations.

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Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

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With LANDCROS Connect you can monitor the location of your mixed branded fleet while also viewing usage and maintenance alerts in one convenient app.

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Project Management

Newforma Launches Info Track to Streamline AECO Project Communication and Task Management

Newforma’s Info Track simplifies collaboration for AECO teams by centralizing project communication, files and tasks on a cloud-based platform — designed to reduce delays and improve accountability.

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Brickeye Launches Digital Dashboard to Streamline Risk Mitigation and Insurance Planning

Brickeye launches BuildersRiskIQ, a digital dashboard that helps construction teams reduce jobsite water risks and streamline Builders Risk insurance coverage through verified IoT mitigation plans.

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New AI System Aims to Boost Jobsite Safety for Construction Crews

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Leica Geosystems launches Xsight360, an AI-powered system that detects hazards around construction equipment, delivering real-time alerts and cloud-based safety insights.

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Volvo and Daimler Launch Coretura for Truck Software Platform

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have launched Coretura, a joint venture focused on building a shared software-defined vehicle platform for commercial trucks and buses.

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Construction Technology

Buildots Launches Portfolio Dashboard to Streamline Multi-Project Construction Oversight

Buildots introduces Portfolio Dashboard, giving construction teams real-time, AI-driven insights across projects to improve decision-making, standardize reporting, and identify issues before they escalate.

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5 Things AI Still Can’t Do on a Jobsite (and Probably Never Will)

AI can’t do it all on construction jobsites. Learn why skilled contractors remain essential in the age of automation.

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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates

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ISO 21455 introduces new global standards for MEWP controls, aiming to improve safety and consistency across scissor lifts and boom lifts worldwide.

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Construction Technology

Kudelski IoT and Stotz Equipment Launch No-Fee Asset Tracking for Construction and Ag Fleets

Kudelski IoT and Stotz Equipment introduce RecovR, a no-subscription GPS tracking solution for construction, agriculture, and turf equipment, offering real-time visibility, theft alerts, and integration with the John Deere Operations Center.

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AI Assistant Blu Joins Buildxact to Streamline Estimating and Project Management

Buildxact adds AI-powered tools to simplify takeoffs, generate estimates and improve project workflows for residential builders and remodelers.

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Brickeye platforms are designed to help general contractors reduce risk, enhance quality, drive productivity and project margins through advanced job site tools and insights.

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